📝 Documentation Writing
This skill writes clear, runnable documentation in docs/ using the Eight Rules and Diataxis to ensure discoverable, linked, and up-to-date content.
npx playbooks add skill nilecui/skillsbase --skill documentation-writing
About Documentation Writing
The Documentation Writing skill generates clear and runnable documentation in the docs directory, utilizing the Eight Rules and Diataxis framework to produce content that is discoverable, linked, and up-to-date. This skill enables developers to maintain accurate and accessible documentation, which is essential for collaborative projects and knowledge sharing. A developer would use this skill when they need to create or update documentation for their codebase, ensuring that others can easily understand and work with the project.
This compact 21-word instruction set is purpose-built for documentation work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (21 words)
This skill writes clear, runnable documentation in docs/ using the Eight Rules and Diataxis to ensure discoverable, linked, and up-to-date content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Documentation Writing?
Documentation Writing is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. This skill writes clear, runnable documentation in docs/ using the Eight Rules and Diataxis to ensure discoverable, linked, and up-to-date content.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Documentation Writing with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill nilecui/skillsbase --skill documentation-writing in your terminal to install Documentation Writing into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Documentation Writing?
Documentation Writing is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Documentation Writing free to use?
Yes, Documentation Writing is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/nilecui/skillsbase/tree/main/.cursor/skills/documentation-writing. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
